Question

A 70-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a recent unprovoked deep vein thrombosis asks about anticoagulation options. He has normal renal function. What is generally recommended as first-line oral anticoagulation in this setting?

Accepted Answer

A direct oral anticoagulant such as Apixaban

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg daily alone

Answer

Low molecular weight heparin long term

Answer

Warfarin is always first-line

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a recent unprovoked deep vein thrombosis asks about anticoagulation options. He has normal renal function. What is generally recommended as first-line oral anticoagulation in this setting?